Studio Sector 4 recently conducted a power-packed masterclass led by renowned design mentor Gaurav Juyal, focusing on NID, NIFT, and IIT CEED studio test preparation. The session was designed to help design aspirants strengthen their conceptual thinking, visualization, and model-making skills—all essential for clearing the second round of top design entrance exams in India.

• The masterclass covered a wide range of important topics:

• Design conceptualization through mind mapping

• Using AI tools like Vizcom for research, color testing, and rendering

• Techniques for paper model making, including quilling, kirigami, and slit joinery

• Space planning, human proportions, and understanding visual storytelling

• Direct critiques of student work, with tips on neatness, color usage, and thematic clarity

Students also explored how to approach themes like nature, music, futuristic space, and more with originality and depth—moving beyond stereotypical representations.

This session was a perfect blend of traditional design training and modern tools, aimed at helping students stand out in exams like NID Studio Test, NIFT Situation Test, and IIT-CEED. Gaurav Juyal’s guidance offered not just skill-building, but also clarity on how to think like a designer under exam pressure.

Whether you're preparing for design entrance exams 2025–26, or simply aiming to improve your creativity and execution, this masterclass reflected what Studio Sector 4 is known for: quality mentorship, hands-on learning, and real results.